20.—(1) The person arrested must not be subjected to more restraint than is necessary to prevent his or her escape.
(2) An employment agency inspector may use handcuffs or any similar means of restraint on a person arrested to prevent him or her from —(a)
inflicting any bodily injury to himself, herself or others;
(b)
damaging any property;
(c)
creating any disturbance; or
(d)
escaping from custody.
(3) The handcuffs or means of restraint must not be used for the purpose of punishment.[19B
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